# Dalian Hosts Ninth Summer Davos Meeting as City Advances Innovation and Industrial Transformation

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- Published: 2026-06-23T22:55:00+07:00
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DALIAN, China, June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — From June 23 to 25, Dalian will host
the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, organized by the World Economic Forum,
marking the ninth time the city has welcomed the event, often referred to as "Summer
Davos." More than 1,700 participants from over 90 countries and regions are expected
to attend, making this year’s gathering the largest in its history. Under the theme**"
Innovation at Scale,"** discussions will focus on how technological innovation can
support new growth models and economic resilience amid a rapidly changing global
landscape.

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Main Venue 17th AMNC, World Economic Forum (Dalian Summer Davos Forum 2026)

The event comes as Dalian continues its transition from a traditional industrial
center into a growing hub for science, technology, and advanced manufacturing. At
Yinggeshi Science City, researchers are working in fields ranging from catalysis
to high-performance bearings, while companies in the Dalian High-Tech Zone are seeking
to commercialize research through new industrial applications. These efforts span
sectors including hydrogen technologies, industrial software, and advanced manufacturing.

Dalian’s development is also closely linked to broader discussions about industrial
modernization and the global energy transition. As one of China’s major petrochemical
centers, the city is investing in the upgrading of its energy and chemical industries
through digitalization, efficiency improvements, and lower-carbon technologies. 
Research institutions such as the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics are contributing
to work in areas including catalytic energy conversion and advanced chemical materials,
supporting the city’s efforts to diversify and modernize its industrial base.

Preparations for the international gathering have included upgrades to transportation,
communications infrastructure, and conference services. As a national low-carbon
pilot city, Dalian will deploy a fleet largely composed of new energy vehicles for
conference transportation. Venue connectivity has also been enhanced through technologies
such as 5G-A networks.

Beyond the conference program, participants will have the opportunity to experience
the city’s coastal environment and cultural activities. Seasonal events including
the Cherry Festival and Beach Festival, along with Dalian’s waterfront districts
and public spaces, offer visitors a broader perspective on one of northeastern China’s
largest cities.

As global leaders, business executives, entrepreneurs, and researchers gather in
Dalian, the city once again serves as a platform for discussions on innovation, 
industrial transformation, and international cooperation. Against a backdrop of 
economic uncertainty and technological change, the meeting aims to explore how innovation
can contribute to sustainable growth and shared development.

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Guests entering the venue for the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2026

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